Grants
The Call for grants has been closed since the AMaMeF programme is ending its activities by mid 2010.
Eligibility
1. Undertake work applicable to the Programme
2. Apply to stay in a European country other than the country of origin
3. Return to the institute of origin upon termination, so that the applicant’s institution may also benefit from the broadened knowledge of the scientist
4. Acknowledge ESF in publications resulting from the grantee’s work in relation with the grant
Priority will be given to applications where the institutions involved are in countries that financially support the programme.
The AMaMeF Programme supports two types of grants: Short Visits and Exchange Grants. All applications should be submitted via the online Application forms and using the following guidelines (PDF 35 KB)
- Short visit grants of up to 15 days
Level of award
Short visit grants are reimbursed on a per diem basis of 85 EUR plus actual travel expenses up to a maximum of 500 EUR after the visit on submission of a completed balance payment form accompanied by the original travel tickets. No payment will be made without the scientific report.
Short visit grants applications should contain:
A short description of the proposed project work (about 250 words) and the aim of the visit
A curriculum vitae of two A4 pages
The full address details of the prospective host(s)
The proposed starting date
The estimated travel costs
Short visit grants Application form
- Exchange grants, from 15 days to six months renewable
Level of award
Exchange grants are reimbursed on the basis of an allowance of 1,600 EUR per month / 400 EUR per week / 57 EUR per day plus actual costs for travel, up to a maximum of 500 EUR.
Exchange grants applications should contain:
A short description of the proposed project work (about 1000 words) and the aim of the visit
A curriculum vitae of two A4 pages
The five most recent publications
A letter of recommendation from someone familiar with the applicant’s work
A letter of acceptance from the host at the receiving institute
The full address details of the prospective host(s)
The proposed starting date
The estimated travel costs
